I have been making this Pear Bunny Salad since I was a little girl. It is from a book called Betty Crocker NEW Boys and Girls Cookbook, which I still have. These little pear bunnies have always been a hit when I’ve served them. This salad is fine to serve for any occasion, but I…
I love spring, and I’m so happy that it is finally here. To celebrate that, I designed a sugar cookie that’s filled with colorful spring flowers. This project is somewhat labor intensive, but it is so much fun. It would be a great project to do with your kids or with friends. Or by yourself!…
Christmas Confetti Chicken Soup with Buttery Croutons is perfect to serve anytime, but particularly during the holidays. The spinach and red bell pepper give it a Christmasy look and it has a rich creamy base. I found this recipe years ago in a Better Homes and Gardens magazine and posted it on my old blog,…
These Pumpkin Yeast Rolls are so much fun to make, and they taste fabulous. I saw this technique online and adapted my basic roll dough recipe to make them. It takes a little bit of time, but the more you do it, the more skilled you will become. Be confident! I’m here to assist you…
I have been making this White Chocolate Almond Bread Pudding for years and it’s one of my all time favorite desserts. It is fabulous to serve during the cold winter months and is always a crowd pleaser. I grew up seeing (but never eating) cafeteria bread pudding that was always bedecked with raisins. I have…
This recipe for Corn Shortbread Cookies came from one of my favorite cookbooks, Momofuku Milk Bar. A Cookbook by Christina Tosi. I posted another fabulous recipe from this same book here: Marshmallow Cornflake Chocolate Chip Cookies. She takes a very unconventional approach to baking and creates extraordinary flavor combinations. If you enjoy adventurous baking, I…
What could be better than an old fashioned oatmeal cookie? Maybe one that’s loaded with chocolate chips and rolled in sugar! These Sugar Coated Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are chewy, soft in the middle, and have a nice crunchy texture. I love to roll cookies in sugar before I bake them, and I have posted…
This Shrimp Bacon Queso Soup is my adaptation of a recipe I found in an issue of Better Homes and Gardens Soups and Stews magazine. It has a creamy, bisque-like base that is warm with spices. It is a really hearty and delicious soup. It would also be fabulous made with shredded chicken, and I’m…
Slow Cooked Ham and Potato Chowder is one of my all time favorite slow cooker recipes. It is easy to put together and is creamy and cheesy. It’s great comfort food, especially during the fall and winter. The ingredients are very simple.. I like either cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, but this…
Chicken Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food for me. I ate frozen Swanson’s Chicken Pot Pie for years as a kid and was determined to create a better version myself. I believe I did, and I’ve made it dozens of times over the years. It is creamy instead of soupy, and is seasoned with…
I love baking muffins, and these Morning Glorious Muffins are my absolute favorite. I adapted this recipe from one I found in a magazine years ago, and it’s basically foolproof. They are much like carrot cake, with the added texture of coconut and the warmth of cinnamon. Fill each liner about 3/4 full. This pan…
I’ve been making these cute little Strawberry Cream Cheese Santas for years and I wanted to post a quick how-to. You’ll need fresh strawberries, 1 large can of pineapple chunks, mini chocolate chips, and long toothpicks. It’s a good idea to get an extra can of pineapple because some of the pieces can be oddly…